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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.88 and 669.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.88 and 669.75 is: 1,339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 669.75 = 669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/669.75 = 669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 669.75 × 669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 448,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,565.06/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.50

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